Brahmadurga, Brahma-durga: 2 definitions
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Brahmadurga means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexBrahmadurga (ब्रह्मदुर्ग).—Sages of, visited Dvārakā.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 90. 28[6].
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsBrahmadurga (ब्रह्मदुर्ग) is the name of a sacred region conducive to the practice of austerities (tapas), as discussed in chapter 3 of the Ṛṣirātra section of the Sanatkumārasaṃhitā: an encyclopedic Sanskrit text written in over 3500 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as yoga, temple-building, consecration ceremonies, initiation and dhanurveda (martial arts).—Description of the chapter [tapas-dhyāya]: Sanatkumāra offers now to list places in pūrvadeśa that are conducive to the practice of tapas-austerities. Most of the places named—Prayāga, Kurukṣetra, Badarī, Brahmadurga, Devatīrtha, the Ganges basin, et. al.—seem to be located in the North (1-13). He then turns to the time-periods in which such ascesis can best be undertaken (13b-15a). [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Brahma, Durga.
Full-text: Nandisvarar, Badari, Prayaga, Devatirtha, Kurukshetra, Tapodhyaya, Tapas.
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Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study) (by Srider Basudevan Iyer)
Later Vedic goddesses (1): The Earth or Prithivi < [Chapter 2 - The Maior Goddesses]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Paramesvaramangalam < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Temples in Tirukkuruhavur < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Ramanathankoyil < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Temples in Tiruppasur < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Temples in Gangaikondasolapuram (Gangaikondacholapuram) < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 90 - The Song of Queens: Resume of Kṛṣṇa’s Sports < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]